7bsb or 7dbk? - advice?

theblackpage · #1 03-28-2001, 09:01 PM

a guy offered me a 7bsb (no case) for $1100 in very good condition and that is the price for a new dbk (cased)
i prefer the 7bsb finishing but really enjoy the breeds,
ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!

Rich · #2 03-28-2001, 09:05 PM

Pass, in VGC it should be more like $850

**jono** · #3 03-28-2001, 09:24 PM

In a land of high prices $1100 isn't so bad for a BSB, I really REALLY like how they sound, and over here we can expect to pay around $1600 for one is v.g. to n.m. condition!!!

Personally out of those 2 guitars at those prices I'd go for the BSB. (But maybe haggle to see if you can get a case thrown in

)

(or give Rich a call to see if he has something else you like the look/sound of ? )

Jimi D · #4 03-28-2001, 10:38 PM

All I'll offer is the traditional platitude: buy the one that plays and sounds best to you.

*I will add this, however: I bought my 7DBK as a back up to my 77FP, played it for a couple days and completely fell in love. It's the least expensive of all my fancy-schmancy Ibanez axes, and it has become my Number 1 - it is NEVER in it's case... Funny how things turn out...

...oh yea, and I can't see how it's finished when I'm playing it unless I'm posing in front of the mirror :biggrin:

**jemsite** · #5 03-28-2001, 10:57 PM

Plus & Minus

BSB :
+ no paint, cool tone
- Evos
- finish rubs off
- neck needs burnt gook removal

DBK:
* Breed pickups
* finish won't wear
- neck needs acrylic removal

Equal
- same non777 neck
+ good attention to detail

You cant go wrong with either. Buy what you like... glen

Rich · #6 03-29-2001, 01:36 AM

I totally missed the Argentina and thought you were asking if that was a good price on a BSB. It's not as you can buy a new dbk for the same price, which means the Argentinian market is 'about' the same as the US market. If you do decide on the BSB I would try to get him to come down as much as possible. For tone the BSB would be my choice, it's definately got more attitude than the DBK.

theblackpage · #7 03-29-2001, 06:28 PM

we haven´t got the same market
here the dbk costs $2240 and the 7bsb cost $3100
i am going to USA on may and i am contacting sellers
thats the price i got for both guitars
ARGENTINA is the romanoff land
thanx to everybody, you were very helpful

Gresh · #8 03-30-2001, 10:07 AM

Rich, maybe you should think about picking up shop and moving to Argentina, holy overpriced guitars batman!!!

Rich · #9 03-30-2001, 01:18 PM

UPS does all my moving for me

**jemsite** · #10 07-26-2001, 01:26 AM

Knightmeir · #11 08-01-2002, 10:03 AM

UPS left one of the guitars I ordered on my porch without having anyone sign for it. Lucky I came home from work early that day. (It was a Jem too!)

phlame · #12 03-02-2004, 04:06 PM

i would buy the dbk i hate those burnt ones

phlame · #13 03-02-2004, 04:14 PM

i would buy the dbk i hate those burnt ones

ukwan · #14 05-29-2004, 12:34 PM

The BSB will retain value more.. i believe.
also it's got vai's choice of pickups the evo's.. which compliment a basswood body better than alder in my opinion.

I'd deffinatly choose the BSB over the DBK.. I'd probably choose a BSB over a VWH.. but thats my choice.. ethier way they're both fantastic guitars